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Tyneadrian Fleming's Black Bird Smart Wristband is saving lives with wearable tech focused on health and safety.
In the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, a group of Black women created restaurants that changed New York dining. For B. Smith, her namesake restaurant was the culmination of her ambitious dream.
From Your Local Epidemiologist New York: Two to three women die of pregnancy-associated factors each week in New York, on average. The majority of these deaths are preventable. Here's what's being ...
A statue called "Grounded in the Stars" by the artist Thomas J Price is now appearing in New York City's Times Square. It depicts a generic Black woman with dour facial expression.
Black women have been at the forefront of many movements in American culture, including politics. But one woman in particular brought her leadership on a national stage and forced the country to ...
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The 4th Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards was a special night for stars of the stage. This year, three stars were recognized for their incredible performances and ...
A new 12-foot-tall bronze statue of a Black woman unveiled in New York’s Times Square has sparked controversy on social media. The sculpture “Grounded in Stars” was created by Thomas Price ...
Times Square's 12-foot Black woman statue sparks celebration, ... “Grounded in the Stars” by Thomas J. Price has become a powerful symbol in the heart of New York City.
Black women's beauty and fashion are complex, meaningful acts, deliberate strategies for engaging with the world that make bold statements about identity, political resistance and empowerment, Black ...
The Black Women on Broadway Awards will honor Tony nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Tony winner LaChanze and rising star Khaila Wilcoxon during their fourth annual celebration. The organization ...
Simone Leigh’s art consists mainly of sculptures and installations. Her works always concern Black women, their history, and their experience and strength. She is from Chicago and based in New York.
Adverse outcomes are especially prevalent in rural and underserved areas and among Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women. This disparity worsens in New York City. Between 2001 and 2018, ...